MAJ Donald Vandergriff

MAJ Donald Vandergriff

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I am one of the foremost training experts (see Google) in the world. I saw oversaw the implementation of all progressive leader development programs in the US Army while with TRADOC (2005-2013). I am currently finishing a one year contract working for the Director of the Afghanistan National Security Forces (ANSF) Directorate overseeing the development of both the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) and Afghanistan National Police (ANP) from the General Staff, National Level, including the various command and control cells, through the corps, brigades and down to Kandak levels. I was recently rewarded for my innovation and achievements in reforming training and education of the U.S. Army and Marine Corps by winning a Fellowship in the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce). I was nominated by others for this honor (http://www.thersa.org/about-us). In sum, I created the Adaptive Course Model (ACM) that is now used by the United States Military Academy’s Department of Military Instruction, US Army Cadet Command (http://www.army.mil/article/113856/), at the Training Centers, and several other courses, as well as the United States Marine Corps Infantry Officer Course and Expeditionary Warfare Course. I have also assisted with the progressive evolution of training in several law enforcement agencies; the most significant was the Baltimore City Police Department. One of my books, Raising the Bar, was recently selected by US Army Cadet Command as #1 on its cadre reading list. Additionally, the book is being used by several USMC SFAT (Advisor teams) in Afghanistan. While I can write, I can also teach, having won the Leo A Cod ROTC Instructor of the year in 2002, while also winning it at the Brigade level for two years. Finally, in light of my academic and job performance achievements, I am also a 24 year veteran of the US Marine Corps and Army, honorably discharged and retired in August 2005. I also remain physically fit, working out two hours, six days a week in order to set the example. Again, please visit my linkedin page referring to recommendations as to my qualifications at http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=5660146&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile.
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